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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | Derrick Rose |
| SG | James Harden |
| SF | Jae Crowder |
| PF | LeBron James |
| C | Kevin Love |
| G | Dwyane Wade |
| F | Trevor Ariza |
| Util | Chris Boucher |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 313.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,000 | 53.41 | 5.34 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 46.51 | 5.29 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 46.06 | 5.55 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 41.99 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $5,200 | 31.52 | 6.06 |
| Kyrie Irving | BOS | $8,300 | 46.06 | 5.55 |
| Derrick Rose | CLE | $5,000 | 27.64 | 5.53 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,000 | 53.41 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $10,000 | 53.41 | 5.34 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 46.51 | 5.29 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,000 | 41.99 | 5.25 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,200 | 31.78 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwyane Wade | CLE | $5,200 | 31.52 | 6.06 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,700 | 20.85 | 5.64 |
| James Harden | HOU | $10,000 | 53.41 | 5.34 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 46.51 | 5.29 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 57.75 | 5.66 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 50.21 | 5.23 |
| Gordon Hayward | BOS | $6,700 | 37.54 | 5.60 |
| Jae Crowder | CLE | $4,300 | 29.81 | 6.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | CLE | $4,300 | 29.81 | 6.93 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,500 | 29.09 | 6.46 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 57.75 | 5.66 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $3,700 | 20.85 | 5.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 57.75 | 5.66 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,600 | 50.21 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 42.12 | 5.40 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 39.55 | 5.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder | CLE | $4,300 | 29.81 | 6.93 |
| Trevor Ariza | HOU | $4,500 | 29.09 | 6.46 |
| LeBron James | CLE | $10,200 | 57.75 | 5.66 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 39.55 | 5.65 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | CLE | $7,800 | 42.12 | 5.40 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 39.55 | 5.65 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 33.02 | 5.50 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,600 | 30.87 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green | GS | $7,000 | 39.55 | 5.65 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $5,600 | 30.87 | 5.51 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $6,000 | 33.02 | 5.50 |
| Ryan Anderson | HOU | $4,100 | 22.28 | 5.43 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.